Via Transportation

Via Driver

Via Transportation·Toledo, OH

About This Role

What this role is

You drive people around Toledo, OH using the Via platform. It's a shared ride service, so you're helping folks get where they need to go efficiently. You're not an employee ; you're an independent contractor, which means you're self employed and your schedule is entirely your own.

What you'll earn

Driver Partners in Toledo, OH average $21.50 per hour, net of expenses. That's based on recent earnings data. Plus, there's a $100 promotion for new drivers.

To get that $100: you need to complete at least 30 hours of driving on Via within 30 days after finishing your driver onboarding session. Time you're offline ; including breaks ; doesn't count toward those 30 hours. Via can change or cancel this promotion at any time, entirely at their discretion.

What the work looks like

  • You provide shared rides using a system that figures out efficient routes
  • You log on when you want. No minimum commitments. No shifts you have to pick up
  • There's 24/7 live support from actual people if you need help
  • You can lease a vehicle through Via's vehicle partner, so you're not putting miles and wear on your own car

What you need to qualify

The requirements for operating on Via's platform in Toledo, OH are straightforward, but some of them are strict. Here's the list:

  • A valid driver's license
  • You're at least 25 years old
  • More than one year of driving history
  • A personal auto insurance policy
  • You must lease and drive a vehicle from a vehicle leasing partner ; no personal cars
  • You'll pass a background check, including criminal and motor vehicle record checks (you'll need your Social Security Number for that)
  • You'll complete a DOT pre engagement drug test and then submit to ongoing DOT drug and alcohol testing as required by FTA rules

If there are any other requirements for this specific service, Via will let prospective Driver Partners know as they come up.

How to apply

If you're over 25, have a valid license, insurance, and more than a year of driving behind you ; and you're okay with leasing a vehicle and passing background checks and drug tests ; this could be a good fit. You're in control of when you drive, and the pay is clear. Apply through the Via platform to get started.

Job Location

Toledo, OH